Initial details of Ford Taurus 2023 for the Middle East revealed – Improved Mondeo equipped with 2.0L EcoBoost engine, 8-speed automatic transmission

The Ford Taurus was a sedan for the North American market that was discontinued as part of Blue Oval’s plans to stop selling sedans in North Americathough today, the nameplate will exist for the Middle East market, on a sedan remade from Mondeo for China.

Ford has revealed initial details about a D-segment sedan that is undergoing durability testing in the Middle East, to ensure it will withstand the heat, dust and sand commonly found in vehicles. vehicles in this area.

When the Mondeo for the Chinese market was revealed in government filings, it was presented with several exterior trim versions; Here, Taurus uses a simpler version of the front apron, without the vertical trim that extends from the lower front bumper air intakes.

On the sides and at the rear, Taurus uses bright metal details along the side sills and lower rear bumper. Elsewhere, the Taurus also features a panoramic sunroof as well as alloy wheel options in three sizes, including one with a two-tone machined finish as illustrated here.

Underneath the skins, the Ford Taurus features a 2.0-liter EcoBoost turbocharged inline-four petrol engine that, in the Mondeo application, produces 234 hp and 376 Nm of torque, or the same output as ‘s engine Evos intersection. This will send the drive to the wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Inside, Taurus reveals a new interior design direction for non-truck Ford models, where the dual widescreen layout applies. For comparison, truck-based models such as forest ranger and Everest Moutain pairs the vertical infotainment unit with digital controls on the vertical dashboard, while crossovers like EcoSport and Puma features a floating tablet design on a steeper panel.

Interior equipment on the Taurus includes an 8-inch digital instrument cluster for the driver, while the infotainment comes with a 13.2-inch central screen compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; Mobile devices can also benefit from wireless charging in Taurus. In terms of active safety, equipment here includes adaptive cruise control, collision mitigation and blind-spot intervention.

Ford says the Middle East has a new Taurus thanks to its appetite for sedans, and last year Taurus saw a 527% year-over-year growth in the midsize sedan category. in the United Arab Emirates, while sales for the model increased by 73% in Saudi Arabia, by 125% in Kuwait, as well as by 63% in Oman and 42% in Bahrain.